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Greetings!
Sometimes our students say it best!
Julia, an  Intermediate student, recently penned the following during Writing Workshop.... "Springer is a place for kids with learning disabilities. The teachers are great with students. They encourage us to try, even when we think we can't. I have been going to Springer for three years. I love it a lot. It has been the best three years of my life." | |
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Getting Ready for...
Preparations are underway for A Springer Celebration! featuring Dana Buchman on May 5th. Heading up the work are Event Chairs, Margie Tondow and Betsy Ayres. Margie is an alumni  parent and current trustee. Betsy is a current Springer parent; her son Ehmet is in the Intermediate Dept. We thank them for their time, talents, and efforts.
Your help is needed, too! Sponsor
or host a table, donate to the auction, make an individual reservation
or volunteer. Proceeds support Springer's financial aid and outreach
programs. Click here for
more info on A Springer Celebration 2010!
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Don't Miss It!
Our last Open House for this year is Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Join us at 9:00a.m. for an introduction & video, then go on a student-led tour at 9:30. Prospective families and community professionals welcome! Register now!
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Summer Fun and Learning
Summer will be here before you know it! Adventures in Summer Learning has been helping students become more confident learners and improve their basic skills since 1992. The learning fun begins June 21, 2010! Call now to make reservations 513-871-6080 x402 or email us.
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Internationally Recognized ADHD Expert's Message Reaches Community
More than 700 parents and 320 professionals benefited from the presentations by Dr. Russell Barkley on March 1st and 2nd! Speaking on the significant impact ADHD
and EF issues can have across the life span, Dr. Barkley also provided a
message of hope with effective means of mitigating the challenges. The
March 1st parent presentation slides are available on our website as well as
recommended reading resources.
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Downey Fund Grants Foster Partnerships
There is a strong, ongoing relationship between Springer and the University of Cincinnati thanks to a grant funded from the Harriette R. Williams Downey Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. With the Downey Fund grant, a program was developed called "C4C" - Collaborating for Collaboration. Center Director, Barbara Hunter along with Chet Laine, Stephen Kroeger, Karen Troup and Karen Haring from UC's School of Education developed C4C to prepare teachers to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their abilities. As part of this five year partnership, in-service training days have been held with area teachers coming together and learning skills and strategies from UC and Springer staff members. Twenty school districts have benefited from this program! UC and Springer continue to learn from each other, and the collaboration has led to better training for teachers in our community. Says Barbara Hunter, "We're preparing teachers to deal with the diverse learning issues in their classooms. It really has evolved into a beautiful relationship."
 Chet Laine, Stephen Kroeger, Karen Troup
from UC and Barbara Hunter, Springer's Center Director
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Upper School Students Get Ready for Washington D.C. Trip!On April 20, 2010 Upper School students leave for an exciting and educational four-day tour of our nation's capital as part of the 2nd Oliver Gale Washington Academy. The Academy was established in 2008 by the William M. Gale Family Foundation in memory of Mr. Oliver Gale. A special fund underwrites the costs for students every other year. Oliver Gale was committed to Springer's mission and served on our Advisory Board. Bill Gale shared, "The Gale family is thrilled to be a part of this exciting project in memory of my father, Oliver Gale."  
Pictured are Bill and Margy Gale and their daughter, Brandi Voss
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Springer Trustee An Enquirer Woman of the Year
Crystal Faulkner Cooney will be recognized at a luncheon on April 28th, 2010, as a recipient of the Enquirer's 42nd Annual Women of the Year award and member of the Class of 2009. Women chosen for this prestigious honor have volunteered their time and skills to various needs in the community and are nominated by co-workers, volunteers and those who have benefited from their work. Congratulations to Crystal!
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For almost 40 years, Springer School and Center has empowered
students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives. Today,
Springer teaches learning strategies to day-school students,
provides information and referral services to the community, and offers
programs for students, parents, and teachers. Springer School and
Center is the only resource in the region dedicated entirely to
learning disabilities. For more information, please visit our website. This newsletter is published by the Development Office of Springer School and Center. |
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